Not the most exciting game, but I kinda enjoyed it. Pretty structured and careful for the most part - not too many giveaways - at least not in super-dangerous places.
Brouwer needs to be used a LOT less; I get why he's there, but the puck just dies on his stick too often, or he loses it or tires out too fast....just not what the Flames need except maybe on the fourth line.
REALLY liked Hamonic's game tonight: steady and ready, bailed out guys a few times -- looking more like what we expected, and a few decent rushes up ice.
Rittich was good; crappy bounce on the first goal - not much chance on the second. Kept his focus and played solidly. If he can get on a roll, Smith can play a bit less and maybe stay in better condition mentally.
And Gully won a challenge!! Didn't seem like he was going to challenge at first. Glad he did - that was a no-brainer, but I figured that Kozari would call it a no-goal on review just to save his bacon. Maybe Toronto called it?
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